By GABRIEL AGBEJA

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted cloudy and thundery weather activities from Wednesday to Friday across the country.

NiMet’s weather outlook released in Abuja envisaged patches of clouds on Wednesday over the northern region with prospects of morning thunderstorms accompanied by light rains over part of Taraba and Kebbi States during the morning hours.

NiMet predicted isolated thunderstorms accompanied by moderate rains over parts of Taraba, Borno, Yobe, Bauchi, Sokoto, Katsina, Zamfara, Jigawa, Kano and Kaduna States later in the day.

“For North central region, thunderstorms accompanied by light rains are expected over parts of Nasarawa, Niger, Benue and the Federal Capital Territory during the morning hours.

“During the afternoon or evening hours, thunderstorms accompanied by moderate rains are expected over most parts of the region” it said.

The agency predicted a cloudy atmosphere over the southern region with prospects of morning rains over parts of Lagos, Ondo, Ogun, Oyo, Rivers, Bayelsa, Delta, Edo, Cross River Abia, Imo, Ebonyi and Akwa Ibom States during the morning hours.

It anticipated moderate rains over most parts of the region later in the day.

According to the agency, patches of clouds are anticipated over the northern region with prospects of morning thunderstorms accompanied by light rains over parts of Jigawa, Kano, Borno, Yobe, Bauchi, Gombe and Kaduna States from on Thursday during the morning hours.

“Later during the afternoon or evening hours, thunderstorms with moderate rains are expected over Jigawa, Kano, Kaduna, Yobe, Bauchi, Gombe, Adamawa and Taraba states.

“For North central region, sunny skies with patches of clouds are expected over the central region with prospects of morning thunderstorms accompanied by light rains over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Nasarawa, Plateau, Niger and Benue states during the morning hours.

“Later in the day, thunderstorms with moderate rains are expected over the entire region,” NiMet said.

NiMet envisaged light rains over parts of Ondo, Ogun, Abia, Imo, Enugu, Ebonyi, Lagos, Akwa Ibom, and cross River States during the morning hours of the southern region.

It predicted continuous rains over most parts of the region later in the day.

NiMet forecast high chances of flooding over parts of Imo, Abia, Ebonyi, Akwa Ibom and Cross River states ?during this forecast period.

The agency envisaged partly cloudy skies over the northern region with chances of thunderstorms accompanied by ?moderate rains over Taraba and Adamawa States during the morning hours on Friday.

According to it, thunderstorms with moderate rains are expected over Borno, Yobe, Bauchi, Gombe, Kano,

Jigawa, Sokoto, Kebbi, Zamfara, Adamawa and Taraba States by the afternoon or evening hours.

“Sunny skies with patches of clouds are anticipated over the central region with chances of thunderstorms accompanied by light rains over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Benue, Kogi, Nasarawa and Niger States during the morning hours.

“Later in the day, thunderstorms with moderate rains are anticipated in most parts of the region.

“Cloudy atmosphere is expected over the southern region with prospects of moderate rains over parts of Ondo, Ebonyi, Lagos, Ogun, Rivers, Akwa Ibom and Cross River States of the southern region during the morning hours,” it said.

The agency anticipated moderate rains over most parts of the region later in the day.

According to it, strong winds may precede the rains in areas where thunderstorms are likely to occur.

NiMet urged the public to take adequate precaution and ensure that loose objects are fastened to avoid collision.

“The states with the possibility of flash flood should activate the emergency response system, immediately. Driving under heavy rain should be avoided. Disconnect electrical appliances from electrical sockets.

“Stay away from tall trees to avoid impact from falling branches and broken trees. Airline operators are advised to get airport-specific weather reports (flight documentation) from NiMet for effective planning in their operations.

“Residents are advised to stay informed through weather updates from NiMet. Visit our website www.nimet.gov.ng”. (NAN)

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